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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.90, 16,493.61 and 2,675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.90, 16,493.61 and 2,675.96 is: 4,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.90 : 16,493.61 = 2,675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.90/16,493.61 = 2,675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.90x = 16,493.61 × 2,675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.90x = 44,136,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,230.03/10,995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.88

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